The frizzy hamster was very obedient, and Ji Yan was experiencing the allure of seduction for the first time.

In some mysterious way, he seemed to have mastered some incredible method of control.

Although superficial.

However, the right treatment is very effective.

Wang Fu and Zuo Zhen, among others, sat at the lower level, chattering away as they reported on the relevant matters, trembling with fear as they awaited the tyrant's wrath.

Unexpectedly, after waiting for a long time, there was still no movement.

Where's the fire?

Where did that raging fire, burning as if it wanted to dig out the ancestor of mankind, go?

Emboldened by Shen Jiao's protection, Wang Fu looked up.

Good heavens, is that smiling man at the head of the table really named Ji Yan?

Is he really not possessed by a ghost?

With Wang Fu leading the way, Zuo Zhen and the others couldn't contain their curiosity and began stealing glances at the emperor, each with their own thoughts.

Good heavens, what happened that I haven't seen all afternoon?

How could the tyrant, in the early winter, seem to be immersed in the lush greenery and blooming peach blossoms of early spring?

Ji Yan ignored their thoughts and simply summoned the Dragon Shadow Guards.

The hamster with its fluffy fur is so cute, it deserves a reward.

...

Shen Jiao learned from Wang Fu that Madam Gu had arrived in the capital.

Because she still had to prepare for the Four Flowers Banquet, and time was tight, she couldn't spare any free time to go out of the palace to fool around, so she could only ask Liang Heng to send her greetings.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, the Gu residence is located on the street directly opposite the Marquis Anbo's residence, but you have to turn the corner to see the gate.

As the carriage passed by the Marquis of Anbo's residence, Liang Heng heard a commotion and immediately ordered his servant to find out what was going on.

However, just then, passersby who were pretending to be passing by but were actually just watching the commotion were also discussing the matter, so Liang Heng decided to listen in as well.

"It was Miss Shen who ordered people to beat up Marquis Anbo and Young Master Shen."

"Really? No way! These are her father and brother!"

"Tch, they're not even related."

“Why would Miss Shen do such a thing? Isn’t Shen Jiao back? It must be her, she must have framed Miss Shen.”

"Bullshit! Shen Jiao has never left the palace!"

The passersby started arguing back and forth, creating a huge uproar.

Similarly, Shen Yu knelt before the old Marquis Shen and his wife, crying and pleading.

Although not stated so explicitly, the same meaning was conveyed in the words.

"Nonsense." Shen Qingfeng couldn't stand it anymore. "She's been staying in the palace ever since she came back. It couldn't be her. She should take responsibility for her own actions. Why are you trying to slander my elder sister?"

"I didn't, I didn't, Father, Second Brother, please believe me, this has absolutely nothing to do with me." Shen Yu was speechless with bitterness.

She was furious.

Why is Shen Qingfeng targeting her at every turn?

I finally got back to the Marquis's residence, only to encounter this kind of thing. If I had known this would happen, I would have been better off staying at the inn.

In the past, Anbo Hou and Shen Qingye would have believed Shen Yu without a second thought.

But now, the father and son are very confused.

The main point is that Shen Jiao never returned to the Marquis's residence, and the jade pendant found in the alley was one that Shen Yu had worn since childhood.

She takes it very seriously.

Therefore, when faced with the tearful and whining Chen Yu, they felt embarrassed as soon as they opened their mouths and didn't know what to say.

Qin's expression was complicated, and she remained silent.

Anbo Hou and Shen Qingye were beaten so badly that their faces were bruised and swollen, a truly pitiful sight.

Even more striking was the Marquis of Anbo, whose profile bore a massive footprint.

He was furious: "If I ever find that bastard who kicked me in the face, I'll make him pay!"

Shen Yu didn't know what was wrong with her. Even though this matter had nothing to do with her, she was so frightened that she kept trembling.

People became even more suspicious of her.

Shen Qingfeng didn't say anything, but silently withdrew his foot.

He remembered his father's kick; he jumped up and stomped on him.

He hadn't expected the jade pendant to fall off.

This jade pendant was given to him by his grandmother. She was worried that Shen Qingye would stay at the inn and not come back, so she planned to use Shen Yu's personal jade pendant to control him.

I never expected it to turn into such a big blunder.

But judging from Grandmother's expression—wanting to laugh but unable to—she seemed quite satisfied?

Shen Qingfeng forcefully pulled down his trousers and brocade robe, trying to cover his shoes.

This is quite serious, and Shen Qingchen also rushed back from the military camp.

Compared to his furious father and younger brother, he remained remarkably calm.

He immediately noticed his third brother's guilty conscience and looked at Shen Qingfeng.

Shen Qingfeng immediately flashed a smile, revealing eight teeth, his face stiff with laughter, but in his heart he cursed Gu An's ancestors for eighteen generations.

He meant well.

He enjoys helping others.

He does good deeds anonymously.

As a result, he almost accidentally became a villain who killed his father and brother!

Next time he visits the Gu residence, he will definitely finish eating all of Gu An's melon seeds.

Oh no, what if my brother points him out?

Shen Qingfeng was so nervous that his legs went weak.

Just then, Shen Qingchen casually withdrew his gaze, as if he hadn't noticed anything.

Immediately, Lord Shen began to get angry, and the Marquis of Anbo's residence was destined to be in great turmoil tonight.

Liang Heng pieced together what had happened from the conversations of passersby and servants. He didn't know what to say, so he could only say, "Well done."

After watching the excitement, they went to visit Madam Gu and Master Gu. Madam Gu learned that Shen Jiao was going to attend the Four Flowers Banquet, so she asked Liang Heng to bring a guqin (a traditional Chinese stringed instrument) into the palace.

Even if Liang Heng lacked the skill to cultivate his character, he could still recognize the preciousness of this guqin.

The servant carefully placed it into the carriage, afraid of bumping or knocking it over.

...

The next morning, before Shen Jiao was fully awake, Xi An pulled her out of bed.

"Just a little longer, just a little longer." Shen Jiao hugged the blanket tightly, refusing to let go.

Xi'an snatched the blanket away forcefully: "No, Elder Nan is almost here. It's our first meeting, and the first impression is very important. Get up quickly, young lady, and wash and get ready."

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